For Military Conscripts

For Military Conscripts

In Finland we have this thing called mandatory military service! Why do we hold on to it? Let's find out!

The numbers are not very favourable for Finnish people: We have a popul... Read more

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Scho-Ka-Kola, 100 g Tin Box
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Scho-Ka-Kola, 100 g Tin Box

CHF 4.00
CHF 4.00
Three embroidered Finnish M05 rank insignia patches in green with gold stitching, measuring 30 x 84 mm.
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Varusteleka Finnish M05 Rank Insignia

CHF 4.00
CHF 4.00 CHF 4.00
Black Varusteleka merino wool blend crew sock with a ribbed cuff and durable, moisture-wicking knit construction.
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Varusteleka Merino Wool Socks

CHF 10.00
CHF 10.00
Black merino wool L1 balaclava on a mannequin head, featuring a snug fit, flatlock seams, and versatile neck gaiter design.
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Varusteleka L1 Balaclava, Merino Wool

CHF 19.00
CHF 19.00
Varusteleka Hiking Sock
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Varusteleka Hiking Socks, Merino Wool

CHF 14.00
CHF 14.00
Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 110 carbon steel knife with a black rubber handle and lanyard hole on a white background.
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Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 110, Carbon Steel

CHF 42.00
CHF 42.00
Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 140 carbon steel knife with a black rubber grip and a drop point blade on a white background.
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Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 140, Carbon Steel

CHF 46.00
CHF 46.00
Olive green Varusteleka L2 merino wool boot socks with a ribbed knit design and two dark stripes at the cuff.
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Varusteleka L2 Boot Socks, Merino Wool

CHF 19.00
CHF 19.00 CHF 19.00
Varusteleka L1 Liner Gloves, Merino Wool
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Varusteleka L1 Liner Gloves, Merino Wool

CHF 21.00
CHF 21.00
Olive green rectangular patch with yellow embroidered Grill Master insignia and hook-and-loop backing, 30 x 84 mm.
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Varusteleka Cottage Rank Insignia

CHF 4.00
CHF 4.00
Head circumference 57 cm
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Varusteleka L1 Neck Tube, Merino Wool

CHF 13.00
CHF 13.00
Särmä TST L1 Long Johns, Merino Wool (Old Version)
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Särmä TST L1 Long Johns, Merino Wool (Old Version)

CHF 31.00
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Mil-Tec Elastic Pant Blousers, 2-Pack
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Mil-Tec Elastic Pant Blousers, 2-Pack

CHF 3.00
CHF 3.00
Särmä TST Mechanix The Original Gloves, M05
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Särmä TST Mechanix The Original Gloves, M05

CHF 23.00
CHF 23.00
Green spiral-bound Varusteleka waterproof notepad with a 7x7 mm grid pattern and Särmä TST branding on the cover.
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Varusteleka Waterproof Notepad

CHF 8.00 - CHF 10.00
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Hoppe's Boresnake
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Hoppe's Boresnake

CHF 16.00
CHF 16.00
Kalakalle Ham Cock, 182 g, canned
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Kalakalle Ham Cock, 182 g, canned

CHF 4.00
CHF 4.00
Kalakalle Smoked Salmon groats in tomato sauce, 235 g, canned
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Kalakalle Smoked Salmon groats in tomato sauce, 235 g, canned

CHF 4.00
CHF 4.00
Light My Fire FireSteel Bio Army
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Light My Fire FireSteel Bio Army

CHF 14.00
CHF 14.00
Kalakalle Grain-fed Pork, 235 g, canned
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Kalakalle Grain-fed Pork, 235 g, canned

CHF 4.00
CHF 4.00
Uni-Ball PowerTank RT SN-220 Ballpoint Pen, Black
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Uni-Ball PowerTank RT SN-220 Ballpoint Pen, Black

CHF 4.00
CHF 4.00
Round black and white embroidered morale patch featuring a skull in a beret holding a knife with crossed rifles behind it.
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Varusteleka FDF Morale Patch

CHF 4.00
CHF 4.00
Casio F-91W-1YEG
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Casio F-91W-1YEG

CHF 23.00
CHF 23.00
Dark green Varusteleka L2 long merino wool boot socks with a ribbed texture and thick terry cloth construction.
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Varusteleka L2 Long Boot Socks, Merino Wool

CHF 23.00
CHF 23.00
Clenzoil Cobra Bore Cleaning System
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Clenzoil Cobra Bore Cleaning System

CHF 13.00
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Light My Fire Spork Titanium
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Light My Fire Spork Titanium

CHF 15.00
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Tactical Foodpack Freeze-Dried Cookie Balls
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Tactical Foodpack Freeze-Dried Cookie Balls

CHF 4.00
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Salomon Toundra Forces CSWP
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Salomon Toundra Forces CSWP

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Olive green 1000D Cordura admin pouch with a front loop patch panel, two-way zipper, and top hang loop.
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Varusteleka Organizer Pocket

CHF 35.00
CHF 35.00
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Petzl Aria 2 RGB headlamp

CHF 42.00
CHF 42.00
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Tactical Foodpack Freeze-Dried Apple Chips

CHF 3.00
CHF 3.00
Three square white embroidered morale patches with blue borders, featuring blue OHI ON text and large red numbers.
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Varusteleka "Ohi On" Morale Patch

CHF 1.00
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Victorinox SwissTool Military FIN
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Victorinox SwissTool Military FIN

CHF 137.00
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Särmä TST General Purpose Pouch Zip S
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Särmä TST General Purpose Pouch Zip S

CHF 21.00
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Casio AE-1500WH-1AVEF
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Casio AE-1500WH-1AVEF

CHF 38.00
CHF 38.00
Kuivalihakundi Beef Jerky, 120 g
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Kuivalihakundi Beef Jerky, 120 g

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Kuivalihakundi Beef Jerky, 40 g
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Kuivalihakundi Beef Jerky, 40 g

CHF 5.00
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Three rectangular black embroidered Finnish M05 rank insignia with yellow chevron designs, measuring 30 x 84 mm.
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Varusteleka Finnish M05 Rank Insignia, Naval Color

CHF 4.00
CHF 4.00
Casio G-Shock DW-5600UE-1ER

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CHF 84.00
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Princeton Tec Switch MPLS, RGB/W
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Princeton Tec Switch MPLS, RGB/W

CHF 76.00
CHF 76.00
Princeton Tec Switch MPLS, RGB/IR
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Princeton Tec Switch MPLS, RGB/IR

CHF 76.00
CHF 76.00
Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 85 with a black rubber handle and a matching black leather belt sheath.
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Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 85 with Leather Sheath

CHF 63.00
CHF 63.00
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Military Starter Pack: Forced Into NCO School

CHF 137.00
CHF 137.00 CHF 148.00
Army green 0.75L Thermos flask and a black Petzl e+LITE emergency headlamp with an adjustable elastic strap.
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Military Starter Pack: Dreams of Peace at Lapinjärvi

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In Finland we have this thing called mandatory military service! Why do we hold on to it? Let's find out!

The numbers are not very favourable for Finnish people: We have a population of a fairly large city (5.5M) and our ground border with Russia is 1289 km (800 miles). What to do? Have all men serve in the Defence Forces and let women volunteer, of course!

With 22.000 conscripts trained annually, a war-time strength of 280.000 and a reserve of 900.000 fighters, military service touches virtually everyone. A man or woman in uniform doesn't draw attention on the street: everybody knows people who served, quite often by close relation.

The clothes and equipment issued by the FDF are actually quite good, but people often want to make things a bit more comfortable. This is what people most usually buy for their friend, family member, or significant other in service.

For more detailed information read the Wikipedia article on the Conscription in Finland.

Top picks to help your time in service

Your issued gear is made by the lowest bidder and designed for the masses. These items are smart choices to make your daily army living a bit more comfortable. And remember: a good soldier should always look after their combat readiness. Choosing the right gear for the mission is part of this.

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